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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.80, 11,854.96 and 2,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.80, 11,854.96 and 2,975.04 is: 4,459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.80 : 11,854.96 = 2,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.80/11,854.96 = 2,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.80x = 11,854.96 × 2,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.80x = 35,268,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,268,980.20/7,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.46

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